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Effects of Virtual Reality on Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs for Ischemic Heart Disease: A Randomized Pilot Clinical Trial

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  • Sara García-Bravo

    (International Doctorate School, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28922 Madrid, Spain
    Clínica de Fisioterapia Physiocare, 28026 Madrid, Spain)

  • Roberto Cano-de-la-Cuerda

    (Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28922 Madrid, Spain)

  • Joaquín Domínguez-Paniagua

    (Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Alcorcón, 28922 Madrid, Spain)

  • Raquel Campuzano-Ruiz

    (Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Alcorcón, 28922 Madrid, Spain)

  • Estrella Barreñada-Copete

    (Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Alcorcón, 28922 Madrid, Spain)

  • María Jesús López-Navas

    (Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Alcorcón, 28922 Madrid, Spain)

  • Aurora Araujo-Narváez

    (Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Alcorcón, 28922 Madrid, Spain)

  • Cristina García-Bravo

    (International Doctorate School, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28922 Madrid, Spain
    Clínica de Fisioterapia Physiocare, 28026 Madrid, Spain
    Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28922 Madrid, Spain)

  • Mariano Florez-Garcia

    (Rehabilitation Service, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, 28922 Madrid, Spain)

  • Javier Botas-Rodríguez

    (Cardiology Service, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, 28922 Madrid, Spain)

  • Alicia Cuesta-Gómez

    (Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28922 Madrid, Spain)

Abstract

(1) Background: The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of a virtual reality (VR) program, as a complementary tool to a conventional cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program in phase II of patients with ischemic heart disease compared to a conventional treatment group. (2) Methods: A single blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted. The patients were randomized to a control group (CG) or an experimental group (EG). The EG carried out a training based on VR of aerobic exercise using the XBOX ONE console and Kinect sensor. Ergometry, metabolic equivalents (METS), Functional Independence Measure, 6-min walk test (6MWT), the Short Form Health Survey-36 Questionnaire (SF-36), the Beck Depression Inventory-II, and the degree of satisfaction and adherence to treatment were used as outcome measures. (3) Results: Our results showed no statistically significant differences between the two groups. Statistical analysis within group for the EG showed statistically significant changes in the variables HR final ergometry, ergometry minutes, % ergometry, METS, final HR 6MWT, 6MWT distance, 6MWT number of laps, and for the SF-36 and Beck Depression Inventory-II. (4) Conclusion: A VR-based video game program, as an adjunct tool to a CR program, showed improvements in ergometry, METS, resistance to fatigue and health-related quality of life with excellent adherence and satisfaction perceived by patients with ischemic heart disease in phase II.

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  • Sara García-Bravo & Roberto Cano-de-la-Cuerda & Joaquín Domínguez-Paniagua & Raquel Campuzano-Ruiz & Estrella Barreñada-Copete & María Jesús López-Navas & Aurora Araujo-Narváez & Cristina García-Bravo, 2020. "Effects of Virtual Reality on Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs for Ischemic Heart Disease: A Randomized Pilot Clinical Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(22), pages 1-17, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:22:p:8472-:d:445739
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    1. Rosa Ortiz-Gutiérrez & Roberto Cano-de-la-Cuerda & Fernando Galán-del-Río & Isabel María Alguacil-Diego & Domingo Palacios-Ceña & Juan Carlos Miangolarra-Page, 2013. "A Telerehabilitation Program Improves Postural Control in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Spanish Preliminary Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 10(11), pages 1-14, October.
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